satin stitch

noun

: an embroidery stitch worked in parallel lines so closely and evenly as to resemble satin

Illustration of satin stitch

Illustration of satin stitch

Examples of satin stitch in a Sentence

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The contrasting satin stitch, like the bright pear hue, gives your bedding something bright and unexpected without veering into the eclectic. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Mar. 2026 The 8-year-old royal matched her mom in an Alexander McQueen dress and cape with ivory satin stitch embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs. Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 9 May 2023 Charlotte wore an Alexander McQueen dress and cape in ivory silk crepe with ivory satin stitch embroidery featuring rose, thistle, daffodil and shamrock motifs, to signify the four nations of the United Kingdom, according to Buckingham Palace. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of satin stitch was in 1664

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“Satin stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satin%20stitch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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